International media assesses the historical significance of the 80th National Day Celebration

International media emphasized that the parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day is not only a large-scale performance but also an opportunity for Vietnam to affirm its historical mark and current development path.

On September 2, international media simultaneously reported extensively on the celebration, parade, and march marking the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025) in Hanoi . Many articles emphasized the scale, historical significance, and foreign policy message of the event.

Newspapers such as The Straits Times (Singapore), New Straits Times (Malaysia), The Laotian Times (Laos), Granma, the mouthpiece of the Communist Party of Cuba... to Reuters, AP, AFP, Al Jazeera... all emphasized that the parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day is not only a large-scale performance, but also an opportunity for Vietnam to affirm its historical mark and current development path.

Articles from AFP and AP news agencies described the atmosphere of the event with thousands of people gathering on the streets to witness the largest military parade in decades, with the participation of a large force of soldiers and many modern weapons.

The AP news agency mentioned the participation of honor guards from China, Russia, Laos and Cambodia, reflecting Vietnam's "international friendship."

According to AP, for the first time, Vietnam also held a live-television naval parade in Cam Ranh Bay ( Khanh Hoa province), with the participation of vehicles including submarines and seaplanes.

AFP news agency emphasized the solemn and emotional atmosphere when describing the performance of the Vietnam People's Air Force opening the parade, the parade in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam became a special highlight, attracting the attention and admiration of many people and international friends.

The article emphasized that in the atmosphere of red flags with yellow stars fluttering and national pride spreading, the parade groups passed the stage, then divided into directions, passing through the central streets, amid the cheers of the people.

Reuters (UK) also described this as a major commemorative event with the largest parade in decades, and noted the exciting atmosphere in the capital Hanoi when people carried red flags with yellow stars all over the streets.

People happily welcome the parades. (Photo: Cong Dat/VNA)

The news agency said Vietnam also announced many activities on the occasion of the anniversary, demonstrating the spirit of national solidarity and development aspirations, including the Exhibition of socio -economic achievements on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of National Day.

The Laotian Times (Laos) has given special attention to this exhibition. With the title “Vietnam Tells Its 80-Year Journey at a World Top 10 Exhibition Venue”, the article of this newspaper stated that the exhibition is not only an occasion to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day but also an opportunity to look back at the historical journey, from the time President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam) to the socio-economic achievements in the period of renovation and integration today.

According to the article, the exhibition vividly depicts eight decades of Vietnam’s development. The exhibition’s content spans many fields such as economics, science and technology, national defense, education, culture, and reflects the daily lives of people from many perspectives.

A special feature emphasized by international newspapers is the application of modern technology, such as virtual reality (VR), digital models and interactive projections, helping viewers have a visual experience of historical milestones.

The article affirms that through the exhibition, Vietnam wants to send a message about an open, creative and aspirational country for integration, while at the same time paying tribute to the sacrifices of previous generations that have created independence, freedom and happiness for the nation.

In addition to Lao newspapers, newspapers from countries in the Southeast Asian region such as The Straits Times (Singapore) also have articles focusing on the displays of military equipment in parades and marches, showing Vietnam's determination to modernize its army.

From Latin America, Granma newspaper, the mouthpiece of the Communist Party of Cuba, published a number of articles, in which it highly appreciated the solidarity, strength and resilience of the Vietnamese people over the past 80 years.

In addition, the Middle East press such as Al Jazeera TV channel reported that tens of thousands of people gathered in Hanoi on September 2, demonstrating strong national spirit on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of National Day.

The press noted that at Ba Dinh Square - where President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence in 1945 - the parade with many modern military equipment took place in the joy and pride of the whole country.

In general, the international press highly appreciated the scale and significance of the celebration of Vietnam's 80th National Day, while also acknowledging the country's outstanding development achievements and aspirations in the integration period./.

(Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/truyen-thong-quoc-te-danh-gia-y-nghia-lich-su-cua-le-ky-niem-80-nam-quoc-khanh-post1059444.vnp